Bolted vs Welded | Print |
The completely welded construction on pallet end frames provides maximum strength and stability compared to bolted assemblies. This dramatically reduced installation time and subsequent liability concerns.

Bolted   Bolted


BOLTED

WELDED

Advantage

  • Reduced freight cost
  • Prepainted or galvanized finish
  • Faster delivery for standard sizes

Disadvantage

  • Bolt all braces & footplates to endframes
  • Inspect & retorque frequently
  • Bottom beams or post protectors cannot be use due to bolted footplates
  • Higher service costs
  • Diagonal only brace sections have less capacity and impact resistance

Repair Cost / Endframes

  • Unload all merchandise on both sides
  • Remove & disassemble complete beams and endframe
  • Replace all nuts & bolts for frame & beams
  • Re-assemble frame
  • Re-install frame
  • Re-install frames & accessories
  • Re-load merchandise

Advantage

  • Far lower installation cost
  • Colour choice or hot dipped galvanized
  • Standard sizes are stock
  • Custom sizes manufactured as required
  • Double or reinforced posts for impact resistance and higher capacity available
  • Plus Cant-leg or Recessed legs
  • Factory certified endframe welding
  • Lower service costs, higher re-sale value
  • Horizontal and diagonal braces provide
  • Higher capacity & impact resistance
  • Bottom beams & weld or bolt-on
  • Post protectors can be installed

Disadvantage

  • Freight cost depending on distance from manufacturing plant

Repair Cost / Endframes

  • Unload merchandise on damaged frame only
  • Remove frame
  • Install new frame & accessories
  • Re-load merchandise